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A bowl of creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup in Olive Garden style, garnished with fresh herbs.

Best way to grow Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Style)

This hearty chicken gnocchi soup is a copycat of the Olive Garden favorite, packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a creamy broth. It's a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 medium Chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 medium Yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup Carrots diced
  • 2 medium Celery stalks diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 16 ounces Potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the potato gnocchi and shredded chicken to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until the gnocchi floats to the top.
  5. Stir in the fresh spinach, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can sauté 2 slices of bacon (diced) before adding the vegetables and cook the vegetables in the bacon fat. Remove the bacon before adding broth and crumble it over the soup as a garnish.